Welcome to The Studio, Mary L. Cook Public Library's makerspace. Please email Studio staff at thestudio@marylcook.com to reserve time in our creative space.

Learn more about our machines and how The Studio can help your DIY projects come to life. Studio users are welcome to bring their own materials to use in the makerspace. Materials brought by space users must be approved by staff before use; some materials must be purchased from The Studio due to machine specifications. We also have a selection of materials that may be purchased for projects. A signed User Agreement must be filled out before Studio users can use equipment. 

 

Studio Machines:

 

Large Format Printing

What we have: Roland TruVis SG2-540

This machine can print: 

• Banners
• Posters
• Print & cut stickers
• Window clings
• Wall decals

Recommended programs to design your project:

• Canva.com
• Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator
• Microsoft Publisher

This machine reads .pdf and .jpeg files. 

 

 

Sublimation Printing

What we have: Sawgrass 1000

Use this machine with a heat press to make: 

• Custom clothing
• Personalized mugs and totes
• Unique home decor

Studio users are responsible for checking with Studio Staff about material requirements regarding sublimation printing. 

Recommended programs to design your project:

• Sawgrass Creative Studio - Create a free account at home or use The Studio's premium account during your appointment. You can upload photos or images from a phone or other design software into Creative Studio. 
• Canva.com
• Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator

Button Makers

What we have: American Button Machine presses in 1-inch, 1.5-inch, and 2.25-inch 

Use this machine to make: 

• Buttons
• Keychains
• magnets

Recommended programs to make a custom button template:

• Microsoft Word - You can upload personal photos or images from a phone or other design software into button templates provided by The Studio. 

Heat Presses - Use with sublimation printer, Cricut, or precut heat transfer materials to make a variety of custom items. 

What we have: Geo-Knight DK 20S Digital swing-away heat press; Heat Press Nation 6-in-1 Heat Transfer Mug Press

Use this machine to make custom: 

• Drinkware
• Apparel
• Coasters
• Photo tiles
• Home decor 

Studio users are responsible for checking with Studio Staff about material requirements regarding heat presses. 

 

3D Printing

What we have: Prussa i3 MK3S+, DaVinci Mini

Use this machine to make: 

• Game pieces
• Toys
• Tools
• Replacement parts for a variety of applications

Recommended programs to find or make 3D designs:

• thingiverse.com - Create a free account from home or use The Studio's login during your appointment. 
• tinkercad.com - Create a free account from home or use The Studio's login during your appointment. 

Studio users are welcome to bring their own staff approved filament or they can choose from our variety of filament options. 

Craft Cutting

What we have: Cricut 2

Use this machine to make: 

• Cards or invitation embellishments
• Sewing patterns
• Heat transfer designs for apparel 
• Ornaments

Recommended programs to find or make 3D designs:

• Cricut Design Space - Create a free account from home or use The Studio's premium account during your appointment. 
• Canva.com - Create a free account from home and import your designs.

Studio users are responsible for bringing their own materials to use with the Cricut machine.